On December 10, 2025, a violent incident in Fargo, Oklahoma, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, prompting a homicide investigation by state authorities. Christopher Shannon Peebles, a 49-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, was killed alongside his stepmother, 65-year-old Becky Eva Peebles. The double shooting occurred in the small town of Fargo in Ellis County, where Becky had lived for many years with her husband.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was immediately
requested to lead the inquiry into the deaths. Law enforcement officials described the event as a shooting that left both victims dead at the scene. While the investigation remains active, initial reports did not publicly identify a specific suspect or announce immediate arrests in the days following the discovery. The circumstances leading up to the violence have not been fully detailed by investigators, who continued to process evidence and interview potential witnesses in the rural community.
Christopher Peebles was remembered as a skilled tradesman who worked primarily in home construction and restoration. Born in Tyler, Texas, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing baseball. He was visiting the area where his father, Tony Peebles, and stepmother resided. Becky Peebles, a longtime bookkeeper for a local bank, was also celebrated for her love of the outdoors, including riding motorcycles and camping. She was a dedicated member of the Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church and was survived by her husband, who was also Christopher's father. Joint funeral services were arranged to honor both victims, with Christopher's burial taking place at Whisler Cemetery in Edmond.
